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Organization: Xuzhou Medical University affiliated hosptial, Xuzhou Society of Audiology
Title: World Hearing Day event
Alternate tite:
World Hearing Day event
Description:
Echoes of Love: Building a Fortified Defense for Hearing Health Together
—Summary of National Ear Care Day Thematic Campaign by Xuzhou Medical University (Second Clinical College)
As spring breezes caress faces in March, the season turns perfect for ear care advocacy. In anticipation of the 26th National Ear Care Day (March 3rd), the Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Program at Xuzhou Medical University’s Second Clinical College launched an immersive hearing health initiative themed “Healthy Hearing·Barrier-Free Communication.” This campaign, blending professional expertise with social responsibility, not only wove a protective network for public hearing health but also sowed seeds of awareness in the warmth of spring.
Multi-Dimensional Collaboration: Weaving a Hearing Protection Network
The campaign commenced with a survey on “Youth Perceptions and Influencing Factors of Hearing Health,” leveraging online questionnaires to gather ear usage data from university students. On campus, volunteers transformed into “Sound Guardians,” distributing vividly illustrated Ear Usage Manuals featuring tools like “Headphone Duration Comparison Charts” and “Decibel Warning Diagrams,” translating abstract knowledge into actionable health tips. The specially designed “Hearing Lab Open Day” allowed over 100 students to witness the intricate structure of the ear through professional equipment and receive free hearing tests.
Medical-Educational Synergy: Fostering a Hearing Conservation Ecosystem
When professional expertise extended beyond campuses, the initiative blossomed into a community-wide endeavor. At the Die Meng Community Square, residents queued for “Pop-Up Hearing Checks,” where volunteers used portable otoscopes to offer 50+ elderly participants their first glimpse into the microscopic world of the ear canal. Most touching was the “Ear Care” workshop at Yunlong Primary School. Children enthusiastically interacted with instructors during lectures on audiology basics and protective measures, with subsequent hearing games elevating the event’s atmosphere. Here, the seeds of ear care consciousness took root in young minds.
Expert-Led Initiatives: Closing the Loop on Health Services
The campaign’s professional backbone was the charity clinic team led by Dr. Liu Wen from the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University. At consultation booths, senior citizens inquired about age-related hearing loss prevention, while young parents sought advice on neonatal hearing screenings. Dr. Liu shared actionable guidelines—such as the “60% Headphone Volume Rule” and “Three 60s Principle” (no more than 60 minutes of headphone use, volume ≤60% of maximum, ambient noise ≤60 decibels)—transforming complex medical insights into practical health advice. This end-to-end “screening-education-treatment” model achieved true preventive care closure.
Sustainable Engagement: Cultivating a New Health Ethos
As the campaign concluded, survey data began compiling into a Youth Hearing Health White Paper, while community bulletin boards displayed lasting educational posters. Yunlong Primary School plans to integrate ear care courses into its health curriculum. Volunteers measured not just physical distances between outreach sites but also the evolving public understanding of hearing health. As stated in the initiative’s proposal: “Protecting hearing requires persistent effort, akin to safeguarding our eyes—this delicate ‘sound receiver’ demands ongoing care.” With emergency training, vision protection, and hearing advocacy forming a holistic matrix, a new paradigm of sensory wellness is emerging.
This springtime relay of compassion not only made “healthy hearing” a tangible action but also orchestrated a symphony of inclusive communication across society. As more individuals heed the “cries” of their ears, long-overlooked hearing impairments will finally receive the gentle care they deserve.
Primary site: WPR – China
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Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: No
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: No
Participation of influencers: No